Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans

November is in full swing, with the holidays right around the corner.  As much as I’d like to believe things should be slowing down soon, the reality is that they probably won’t.  And that is exactly why it is SO important to have a good selection of quick & easy slow cooker recipes up my sleeve–just like today’s easy slow-cooker Bacon and Beans.

With just a few budget-friendly easy ingredients, it comes together in minutes, then freezes beautifully until you’re ready to throw it in the crockpot, no pre-soaking, or thawing required.  Seriously, it couldn’t be any easier! Even better?  It was a huge hit.  (Of course with bacon as one of the main ingredients, how could it not be?)

While my family likes just the basic version of this recipe, you can also jazz it up a bit to taste with either barbecue sauce, tabasco & chili powder, or even brown sugar & molasses.  Also, be sure to use the Ham-Beens brand beans, as they include a flavor packet that helps season your beans.  They can be found at most major grocery stores!

Here is what you need:

1 bag Hurst’s HamBeens Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans ®
8 cups water
1 lb. bacon strips, cut into 1/4 pieces
1 medium white onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (from jar or fresh)
salt & pepper to taste
 

Step 1: Rinse and sort through the dry beans. Check for any unwanted debris and discard.

Step 2: Chop onion and set aside.

Step 3: Cook bacon according to these directions. Let cool and cut into 1/4 pieces.

Step 4: In large bowl, combine beans, bacon, onion, garlic, flavor packet and water. Stir until packet contents are dissolved.

Step 5: Divide mixture into two gallon size freezer bags (be sure to label bags first!) Freeze until needed.

Step 6: Cook in a 4-6 quart slow cooker on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours. Remove lid for last 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker consistency.

Omit the bacon to make these vegetarian… the smoky bacon flavor seasoning gives you a lot of great flavor!

 

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans

Summary: It doesn’t get any easier than this simple but classic combo of bacon and beans!

Ingredients

1 bag Hurst’s HamBeens Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans ®
8 cups water
1 lb. bacon strips, cut into 1/4 pieces
1 medium white onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (from jar or fresh)
salt & pepper to taste



Instructions


Rinse and sort through the dry beans. Check for any unwanted debris and discard.
Chop onion and set aside.
Cook bacon according to these directions. Let cool and cut into 1/4 pieces.
In large bowl, combine beans, bacon, onion, garlic, flavor packet and water. Stir until packet contents are dissolved.
Divide mixture into two gallon size freezer bags (be sure to label bags first!) Freeze until needed.
Cook in a 4-6 quart slow cooker on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours. Remove lid for last 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker consistency.

Omit the bacon to make these vegetarian… the smoky bacon flavor seasoning gives you a lot of great flavor!

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 4 to 8 hours in slow-cooker. Depending on temperature setting.

Number of servings (yield): 16

 

This post was underwritten by Hurst Beans. All opinions are mine. Established in 1938, the N.K. Hurst Co. is a 4th generation family business based in Indianapolis, IN. Hurst’s HamBeens® are the nations #1 selling dry bean brand and can be found in grocery stores nationwide. For more info, please visit www.hurstbeans.com.

 

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